A Tesseron Cognac Lot 29 Xo Exception Decanter

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
A Tesseron
Label Name:
 
Cognac Lot 29 Xo Exception Decanter
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Grande Champagne
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
40%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard
Acidity:
 
1
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Widely acclaimed by critics and merchants; often cited as exceptional—reported as 100 points by The Wine Advocate in some sources; praised by critics such as Andrew Jefford (Financial Times); commonly listed by major retailers and auction houses

Tasting Note
Lustrous topaz colour; heady, floral and ethereal nose with honey, figs, plums, exotic fruit, mocha and cocoa. Palate of macerated dried fruits, chocolate and marmalade; silky, supremely elegant with an exceptionally long, stylish finish.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, roast duck, blue cheese, dark chocolate desserts, almond tart. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecue pork), spiced nuts, miso‑glazed dishes, rich dim sum (e.g., roasted pork buns).

Production Method
Blend of Grande Champagne eaux‑de‑vie (Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard), matured more than three generations (≈75 years) in Limousin oak tierçons, then married and bottled at 40% ABV.

Vineyard Info
Family house founded early 20th century; Domaine Tesseron (Châteauneuf‑sur‑Charente) keeps extensive Paradis cellars of old eaux‑de‑vie. Run by the Tesseron family (Alfred Tesseron) who also own Château Pontet‑Canet.